Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Glentauchers
£85
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46.5% | 43.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £84.62 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky is better value at £85 vs £117.
For beginners: Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£84.62 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £84.62)
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Sirius?
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2008 - Forest Whisky
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits